In a running back committee with Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers is emerging as a powerful weapon in a crucial stretch that includes an upcoming Thursday night matchup against the New England Patriots (6-6).

Akers still came off the bench behind Henderson, but he again ended up leading the way, this time with 72 yards on a season-high 21 carries. He also caught a pass for 22 yards. The story said Akers' 22 touches were the most from any Rams back this season. Brown had 21 touches in a season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys and Henderson also had 21 in a Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Akers has a TD in three-straight games.

Rams RB Cam Akers was a full participant in practice Friday and is set to play Sunday, according to Adam Caplan of the NFL Network.

Related Players: Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown

Nothing like having the three-headed monster back together in L.A. Expect Akers to be eased into action since recovering from a ribs injury, and expect all three backs to have limited upside in fantasy.

Sean McVay says he expects RB Cam Akers (Ribs) and S Jordan Fuller (Shoulder) to return this week.

Related players: Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown

The Rams RB situation clouds up once again. Akers is probably the safest play long term among the three, but coming off an injury he may be eased in a bit this week. Either way, the Rams like to rotate all three backs and at this point, Henderson and Brown owners may have to wait for some clarity.

Rams RB Cam Akers will not play Sunday against the New York Giants Sunday, according to Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network.

Akers was a longshot this week. Continue playing Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown.